TTG – Destinations – Virgin Atlantic to suspend flights from Heathrow to Shanghai this autumn

The airline confirmed on Tuesday (July 16) that the last outbound flight from London would depart on October 25 and return the following day.

“Our people and customers in Shanghai have been great since we first landed here 25 years ago,” said a Virgin Atlantic spokesman.

“Since then, we have provided vital connections between the UK and Shanghai for thousands of customers and supported global supply chains through our freight operations.

“However, significant challenges and complexities on this route have contributed to the commercial decision to discontinue flights to Shanghai.”

The airline cited increased operating costs and difficulties associated with the closure of Russian airspace as the main reasons for canceling the route.